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Tri-Tex Grass offers grass varieties that typically grow best in Zones 7, 8 and 9 of the Growth Zone Chart shown below. To view the information of a variety, simply click on the name.

Tifway 419 Bermuda

DescriptionGrayish green in color and medium fine texture; can be established from sprigs or solid sod and grows best in full sun.. Excellent weed and disease resistance. When cut 1/2" to 1 1/2", 419 provides an excellent impact absorbing cushion on playing fields.Characteristics

Use: Residential, Commercial, Golf and Sports fields, Ideal for homes with children and pets!

Hot Weather Tolerance: Excellent

Shade Tolerance: Low – requires full sun and should not be used in a shady site

Wear Resistance: Excellent

Salt Tolerance: Very Good

Recovery From Injury: Excellent

Winter Color: Dormant

Mowing Height: 1/2" – 2”

Disease, Weed & Insect Resistance: Aggressive to compete with weeds, minimal disease and insect problems that can be chemically controlled

General Care

Fertilization: Fertilize with a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate and potassium 1 or 2 times a year, spring and fall. Apply Nitrogen 1-2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per year.

Watering: Moderate watering needs. Apply at least 1 inch of water as a deep soaking every 4-7 days during hot or dry periods. After sod establishment, avoid frequent, shallow watering that results in shallow roots, permitting weed germination and growth

Mowing: Needs to be mowed about every 4-7 days during the growing season. Never remove more than 1/3 of the shoot growth at one mowing.

DescriptionTifTuf withstands wear and tear from 'traffic' better than other Bermudas, making it the best choice for high impact activities such as football, soccer, baseball, golf and residential lawns. It recovers from injury faster than other warm season grasses. TifTuf sod can be installed year round. It is the most drought tolerant of the Berrnudas. TifTuf greens up earlier and retains its color longer into the Fall than other grasses. Characteristics

Maintains acceptable turf quality and aesthetics under drought stress, does not simply go dormant like other grasses

Best resistance to wear and tear

Fast recovery from wear and tear, when properly watered and fertilized

Better shade tolerance than other Bermudas

Quicker spring green up and better green color retention into fall

Cold tolerant into zone 6 per NTEP trials

TifTuf will pay for itself in reduced water bills

Uses

Due to its drought tolerance, TifTuf is the new standard turfgrass for residential, commercial landscapes

Because of its rapid recovery and deep green color, TifTuf is becoming the premier Bermudagrass for parks, golf courses and other sports fields

Midiron Bermuda

DescriptionMidiron is a medium textured hybrid Bermuda grass. The deep root system of Midiron Bermuda makes it one of the most cold tolerant of the Bermuda grass family. Midiron is the perfect grass for commercial sites and areas where erosion control is needed.

Wear Tolerance: Good wear resistance and withstands heavy traffic. Very good damage recovery; covers rapidly by rhizomes in warm season

Shade Tolerance: Requires full sunlight

Heat Tolerance: Very good heat tolerance

Cold Tolerance: One of the most cold tolerant of the Bermuda grass family

General Care

Mowing Height: Recommended height is 1 to 2.5 inches. Can be as low as a 0.5 inches in direct sun.

Frequency: Mow 1 to 2 times per week to keep recommended height.

Watering: Water daily and soak to a depth of 3 inches for 10 to 14 days to avoid dry out on new grass. Water thereafter as needed to prevent wilt (blue-grey hue).

Fertilization: Apply one pound of actual nitrogen to 1,000 square feet combine with recommended phosphorous and potassium during growing months. During the hot months avoid nitrogen, as it will increase the plants demand for water. Iron applications will help keep grass color a deep green.

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Zeon® Zoysia

DescriptionZeon is a deep green and a very lush variety of zoysiagrass. It is a fine textured zoysiagrass and is compatible with a wide range of soil conditions. It can handle full sun or light to medium shade. It has good drought tolerance and very few insect or disease problems.

Characteristics

Use: Residential and Commercial

Hot Weather Tolerance: Good

Shade Tolerance: Good - requires 3-4 hours of filtered sun per day

Wear Resistance: Excellent

Salt Tolerance: Very Good

Recovery From Injury: Excellent

Winter Color: Dormant

Mowing Height: .5" to 2"

Disease, Weed & Insect Resistance: A well-maintained lawn will provide the best resistance against weeds, disease and insects. Zeon possess a very dense root system that helps prevent weed problems.

General Care

Soil and Fertilization: Recommended annual fertilization rate is 1-2 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. Use split applications with 1 lb of Nitrogen in the spring to encourage new growth and 1 lb of Nitrogen in mid-to-late summer to promote healthy growth into the fall and winter. Recommended weed killers are MSMA and 2-4D.

Watering: Apply 1" of water as a deep soaking every 4-7 days during hot or dry periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering after sod is established.

Mowing: Needs to be mowed every 5 to 7 days during the growing season at a mowing height of .5" to 2" for a high quality lawn.

DescriptionJaMur is a medium to coarse textured zoysiagrass primarily developed for use in high traffic, high visibility applications. JaMur is similar in appearance to a dwarf variety of St. Augustine, and has many of the same uses. It is ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial sites.

Characteristics

Use: Residential and Commercial

Hot Weather Tolerance: Good

Shade Tolerance: Good – requires at least 3 hours of filtered sun per day

Wear Resistance: Excellent

Salt Tolerance: Good

Recovery From Injury: Excellent

Winter Color: Dormant

Mowing Height: 2" Medium

Disease, Weed & Insect Resistance: A well-maintained lawn will provide the best weed control but JaMur responds exceptionally well to Iron if problems do arise.

General Care

Soil and Fertilizer Needs: Recommended annual fertilization rate is 1-2 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. Use split applications with 1 lb of Nitrogen in the spring to encourage new growth and 1 lb of Nitrogen in mid-to-late summer to promote healthy growth into the fall and winter

Watering: Apply 1” of water as a deep soaking every 4-7 days during hot or dry periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering after sod is established.

Mowing: Needs to be mowed every 5 to 7 days during the growing season at a mowing height of 2-3” for a high quality lawn, mow too low and weeds are likely to gain a foothold.

DescriptionRaleigh St. Augustine is a vigorous, medium green, medium textured lawn grass. Raleigh was selected for the control of St. Augustine Decline disease coupled with a significant cold tolerance above that of the SAD resistant Floratam. Raleigh is presently the highest ranking cold tolerant, SAD free St. Augustine grass grown commercially available in Texas

Characteristics

Use: Residential and Commercial

Hot Weather Tolerance: Good

Shade Tolerance: Good – requires 3-4 hours of filtered sun per day

Wear Resistance: Fair

Salt Tolerance: Good

Recovery From Injury: Fair

Winter Color: Dormant

Mowing Height: 1" to 2" Medium

Disease, Weed & Insect Resistance: A well-maintained lawn will provide the best weed control but most fungal diseases can be controlled with fungicides